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you know that he is very comfortable; likes Mr. B— and his 

 wife very much ; they are both kind to him, and though the work 

 is hard and plenty of it, he likes it." 



Again, April 14th, 1882 : 



" I am very glad my son is going to stay at the same farm ; he 



likes Mr. B so much, and is getting into the work. Will you 



kindly send oae of your pamphlets and particulars to the enclosed 

 address ? " 



Again, June 21st, 1882 : 



" 1 often hear from my son, and he seems well content with 

 his life, and speaks highly of the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. B ." 



-Mrs. M. S., March 31st, 1882 : 



Kentucky. "My son tells me he likes the life very much indeed ; that it 

 agrees wonderfully well with him. He names several friends he 

 intends trying to persuade to go out. Should you like to refer 

 any one to me, 1 shall be very Happy to answer any questions, as 

 I can now recommend your system of sending young men out 

 most cordially." 



The Rev. G. H. B., April 5th, 1882 : 



Kentacky, " ^^7 son gives a good account of himself, and of all the pro- 

 visions you had made for his being met and forwarded on with his 

 luggage. He seems to like his new life very much, and finds his 

 quarters comfortable. . . . He has met several of your young 

 men, who give a pleasant and favourable account of the life, which 

 they seem to enjoy." 



Again, February 20th, 1883 : 



" He seems quite hapj^y and contented so far as his work and 

 position go. The only objection to his remaining where he is for 

 another summer is that he had a slight sunstroke last year, and 

 though he soon apparently got over it, we know he will be more 

 liable to one another year." 



Lt.-Col. J. E. K., April 29th, 1882 : 



Wiscoisin " Each successive step has given us more and more cause for 

 satisfaction with the completeness of your arrangements." 



Again, May 22nd, 1882 : 



" 1 am happy to say that from no one have 1 heard a word 

 against your institution, except from those who are engaged in a 

 similar occupation. The experience of every one I have seen or 



